The organisers of the iconic Stellenbosch based Savanna Origin of Trails MTB and Trail Run Experience have announced that the events will boast separate dates in 2021 with the Trail Run Experience moving to 26 – 27 June, while the MTB Experience remains on 27 – 28 November.
“The COVID-19 restrictions limit the number of entries permitted at events,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the events. “Attempting to host both a Trail Run and MTB event on one day would place further restrictions on the number of entries permitted per event. The split will enable us to welcome more trail runners and more mountain bikers to the respective events. The split will also enable us to focus our full attention on the trail running experience in June and the mountain biking experience in November.”
“We are also very excited to announce that the majestic Blaauwklippen Wine Estate will be the home of the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience in June,” continues Meyer. “One of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, Blaauwklippen Wine Estate is a popular tourist destination that has iconic trails. We are proud to include these trails as part of our 2021 route. After each stage trail runners can relax and take in the beauty of this magnificent region. The well-known Blaauwklippen Market will also be in full swing on Saturday and Sunday. We remind entrants to please adhere to the COVID-19 regulations at all times whether competing or visiting the market. We look forward to welcoming trail runners to the start of the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience in June.”
Exciting Training Runs: To add to the excitement of a stand-a-lone event, the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience will host two Training Runs in the build up to event day. These Training Runs will take place on Saturday 22 May at the Blaauwklippen Wine Estate and Saturday 12 June at Jonkershoek and will be limited to 100 runners per event. For more information email entries@stillwatersports.com
EVENT INFORMATION: Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience
Launched in 2018, the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience will treat runners to the best trails on offer in Stellenbosch. Entrants can look forward to challenging, yet fun and rewarding routes with spectacular views.
| Date: | Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June 2021 |
| Festival Village: | Blaauwklippen Wine Estate |
| Format: | Two-Day Stage Race for individual entrants |
| Age Category: | 18+ |
| Distance: | Day 1: between 22 – 25km |
| Day 2: between 15 – 17 km | |
| Entry Fee: | R950.00 per entrant |
All trail runners will receive an official event technical t-shirt as well as a finisher’s t-shirt.
EVENT INFORMATION: Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience
The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience is an individual 2-day MTB Stage Race. The routes highlight the beauty and splendor of Stellenbosch, and mountain bikers can look forward to experiencing a vast network of world-class trails while celebrating the origin of SA mountain biking.
| Date: | Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 November 2021 |
| Festival Village: | Stellenbosch High School |
| Format: | Two-Day Stage Race for individual entrants |
| Categories, Distances & Entry Fee: | Full Marathon
Age: 18+ |
| Entry Fee: R1600.00 | |
| Distance Day 1: +-45km | |
| Distance Day 2: +-40km | |
| Half Marathon
Age: 18+ |
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| Entry Fee: R1400.00 | |
| Distance Day 1: +-27km | |
| Distance Day 2: +-22km |
OFFICIAL RIDER JERSEY: Mountain bikers that enter (and pay) the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience by 30 September 2021 will receive an official rider jersey.
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Savanna Origin of Trails proudly supports the Stellenbosch Trail Fund (STF). Trail runners and mountain bikers can show their support by making a donation during the Savanna Origin of Trails online entry process.
PLEASE NOTE: The event organisers will at all times adhere to Government Regulations regarding COVID-19.
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For more information or to enter the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience and/or the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience please email entries@stillwatersports.com or visit www.stillwatersports.com.
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